Motel Schmotel
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Motel Schmotel
Bed and breakfast
37 Russell Square, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2EF, United Kingdom
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With a stay at Motel Schmotel in Brighton (Brighton City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Brighton Pier and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Brighton Marina.Show More
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Amenities
Luggage storageFree
Taxi booking service
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Car rentals
Express check-in and check-out
Front desk (limited hours)
English
Chinese
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Property Description
With a stay at Motel Schmotel in Brighton (Brighton City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Brighton Pier and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Brighton Marina.
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3/5
Cleanliness3.0
Amenities3.0
Location3.0
Service3.0
All 22 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: London Gatwick Airport
(46.9 km)
Train: Brighton
(1.0 km)
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Rooms
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Services & Amenities
Policies
8
Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Lower Ground Floor
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bath towels
Wall hangings
Garden/yard
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14
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bath towels
Wall hangings
Bathtub or shower
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9
Small Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Third Floor
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Bath towels
Wall hangings
Bathtub or shower
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10
Large Double Room With Balcony, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, First Floor
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Bath towels
Wall hangings
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7
Large Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Second Floor
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Bath towels
Wall hangings
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Guest Reviews
3/5
22 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3
- Amenities3
- Location3
- Service3
Average for similar properties in Brighton
Guest User
March 4, 2023
Absolutely horrendous stay. All night people up and down the stairs, banging doors, shouting. Clearly the place has people staying long term and I seriously suspect it's being used for things other than sleeping! Eastern European girls wandering about in full make up and dressing gowns at 2pm, corridors smelling of ****, at 4 am someone wailing on the balcony above me. Rushing water noises through the pipework all night then at 3.30am water actually started pouring through my celing. As a solo woman traveller I felt unsafe and didn't sleep a wink, and left as soon as I could in the morning.
The room looked nothing like the pictures, curtains stained. The whole place is grim.
Robert
February 25, 2025
The convenience and the price. The property was a little shabby, and the en suite was very small. The bed not very comfortable.
Glen
September 15, 2024
The property was dirty it looked nothing like the photos, my wife could have cried when we walked in we upgraded to another room that was just as bad. Completely spoiled how much needed hoilday..disgusting place
Sergey
September 11, 2024
Picture look better than reality. Rooms are small, mattresses and pillows aren't great, bathrooms are tiny. Good price though and good location.
Ellie
March 18, 2024
Basic but great overall! I recommend.
My room at Motel Schmotel was great. The room was small and basic but had all amenities I needed. My lamp stopped working but I’m sure if I had reported it, it would’ve been replaced. Qi An was a lovely host and carried my bag up to the fourth floor for me. Good price and close to the city centre - great for solo travellers and business trips like mine.
Toby
July 20, 2023
Could be better, could be worse
It's quiet, but you're prone to end up with a room full of flies if you leave the window open too long. Nice location, though.
Verified traveler
September 21, 2023
Older dated room
Hotel is basic. No reception or so. Basic cleaning on the day. Room was old and a bit dated.
However, clean. Toilet didn't flush properly.
It did the job to sleep there, but, not more than that.
so, if you are okay with a very basic, dated but clean room, it will do.
Kirsty
August 22, 2024
Do not believe the pictures. This used to be an amazing b&b but it's now just run down, damp rooms. Staff do not work on site, as they're at a different property down the road. The windows don't close, the heating doesn't work. The bedding isn't fit for a hotel. I’m sure the owners once had good intentions, but owning more than one property and the pandemic has made this place basically a hostel. They need a word with The Hotel Inspector!
Ivor James
August 9, 2024
If it was not for the nice host, most would of been terrible ratings. Our room was in poor condition, not as per advertised. Toilets were very small and I mean small. In fairness another room was offered, but facilities are poor. On the top floor, we had concerns about fire escape safety also. Noise reduction between walls is also limited.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Luggage storage
Free
Taxi booking service
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Car rentals
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Car rentals
Front Desk Services
Luggage storage
Free
Express check-in and check-out
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
English
Chinese
Public Areas
Non-smoking floor
Picnic area
No smoking in public areas
Elevator
Activities
Public beach
Cleaning Services
Clothes steamer
Safety & Security
Carbon monoxide alarm
Fire alarm
Keycard entry system
CCTV in public areas
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]11:00–18:00
On the day of check-in, provide proof of identification, your check-in time
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
Breakfast not provided.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Collection MethodsA fixed amount of £100.00 (approx. PHP 7,327.52) is charged.
Deposit Payment Methodsthird-party payment service
Deposit RefundThe deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Quiet Hours
Guests are required to keep quiet between 20:00–07:00
Parties
Parties and activities not allowed
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2013
- Number of Rooms: 10
With a stay at Motel Schmotel in Brighton (Brighton City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Brighton Beach and Brighton Centre. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Brighton Pier and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Brighton Marina.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage.
Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage.
Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.